Obama administration asks Boston court to dismiss challenge to federal Defense of Marriage lawSeptember 18th, 2009 US asks court to dismiss challenge to marriage lawBOSTON — The Department of Justice on Friday asked a federal judge in Boston to dismiss a lawsuit that claims a federal law defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman is unconstitutional because it denies gay couples access to federal benefits given to other married couples. In court documents, the Justice Department makes it clear the Obama administration thinks the law is discriminatory and should be repealed.
US judge dismisses lawsuit that caused rift between Obama and gay supportersAugust 24th, 2009 US judge nixes gay marriage suit that snared ObamaSANTA ANA, Calif. — A federal judge in Southern California has dismissed on a technicality a same-sex marriage lawsuit that created a rift between President Barack Obama and his gay supporters.
Mother sues Chicago Cubs for death of son after wall collapsed during 2007 stormAugust 21st, 2009 Chicago Cubs sued for man's death in wall collapseCHICAGO — Attorneys have filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Cubs on behalf of the mother of a 21-year-old man who died after a wall near the team's stadium collapsed on him during a storm in 2007. The lawsuit filed Friday in Cook County Circuit Court says the Cubs owned the structure near Wrigley Field that fell on Alec Drews.
Microsemi settles Department of Justice suitAugust 21st, 2009 Microsemi settles DOJ suitIRVINE, Calif. — Chip maker Microsemi Corp.
Tennessee prison inmate sues, claiming jailers lost his prosthetic legAugust 7th, 2009 Tenn. inmate sues, saying jail lost his legNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A state prison inmate has sued, claiming Davidson County jailers lost his prosthetic leg.
Estranged wife of ex-Miss. congressman Pickering files lawsuit claiming he had affairJuly 16th, 2009 Wife of ex-US Rep. Pickering claims he had affairJACKSON, Miss.
University of Kentucky seeks to dismiss, move former basketball coach Billy Gillispie's suitJune 29th, 2009 Kentucky seeks to move Billy Gillispie lawsuitLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Athletics Association says former Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie has sued the wrong people and in the wrong place.
Judge dismisses Guardian Media's patent-infringement claim against NintendoJune 12th, 2009 Judge tosses patent claim against NintendoREDMOND, Wash. — A judge has dismissed a patent-infringement lawsuit against Nintendo over the company's Wii video game machine.
Justice Department moves to dismiss first federal gay marriage caseJune 12th, 2009 DOJ moves to dismiss first fed gay marriage caseLOS ANGELES — The U.S. Justice Department has moved to dismiss the first gay marriage case filed in federal court, saying it is not the right venue to tackle legal questions raised by a couple already married in California.
9/11 families angered by Justice Dept. brief supporting Saudi royal family in attack lawsuitMay 30th, 2009 9/11 families angered by US support for SaudisNEW YORK — Relatives of Sept. 11 victims say they're angry that the Justice Department is supporting the Saudi royal family's bid to be removed from a 9/11 lawsuit.
US judge declines to dismiss lawsuit that claims National Day of Prayer is unconstitutionalMay 29th, 2009 US judge refuses to dismiss 'Day of Prayer' suitMADISON, Wis. — A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit that claims the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional.
2 groups of Geronimo descendants fighting over where remains should be buriedMay 8th, 2009 2 groups of Apache descendants fight over remainsMESCALERO, N.M. — A group of descendants of the Apache leader Geronimo is suing to stop another descendant from moving the American Indian icon's bones from Oklahoma to New Mexico.
KBR files appeal notice, seeks dismissal of suit by family of Pa. soldier electrocuted in IraqMay 1st, 2009 KBR seeks dismissal of Pa. electrocution lawsuitPITTSBURGH — A defense contractor wants an appeals court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the parents of a Pittsburgh-area soldier who was electrocuted while showering in Iraq.
Illinois court allows iPCS' challenge of Sprint-Clearwire WiMax deal to go forwardMay 1st, 2009 Court rules for iPCS in Sprint WiMax fightKANSAS CITY, Mo. — An Illinois court is allowing a lawsuit to move forward that challenges Sprint Nextel's deal with Clearwire Corp.
Lawsuit claims detainee was tortured by CIA in '01, months before memo justifying practiceApril 23rd, 2009 Lawsuit: Detainee was tortured by US in late '01NEWARK, N.J. — A Tunisian man detained after the Sept.
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